A grand to spend on Mods
May-18th-2002, 06:56 AM
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A grand to spend on Mods
If you had a grand to spend on mods...2002 P5 how would you spend it? I am looking for "go" not "show"
My thoughts:
Injen CAI
Mazdaspeed Catback
I still got money to burn...help
My thoughts:
Injen CAI
Mazdaspeed Catback
I still got money to burn...help
May-18th-2002, 10:27 AM
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for starters....get a cat back exhaust, an intake (brand of your choice...personally I like the Injen) and the B&M short shifter.
now all that is going to run you about $800....
with $200 left....get your windows tinted....here in TEXAS you will be glad you did!
then start saving up to lower the car and maybe new rims/tires.
now all that is going to run you about $800....
with $200 left....get your windows tinted....here in TEXAS you will be glad you did!
then start saving up to lower the car and maybe new rims/tires.
May-18th-2002, 10:29 AM
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Originally posted by Sir Nuke
for starters....get a cat back exhaust, an intake (brand of your choice...personally I like the Injen) and the B&M short shifter.
now all that is going to run you about $800....
with $200 left....get your windows tinted....here in TEXAS you will be glad you did!
then start saving up to lower the car and maybe new rims/tires.
for starters....get a cat back exhaust, an intake (brand of your choice...personally I like the Injen) and the B&M short shifter.
now all that is going to run you about $800....
with $200 left....get your windows tinted....here in TEXAS you will be glad you did!
then start saving up to lower the car and maybe new rims/tires.
May-18th-2002, 11:37 AM
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wheels and tires will be show...performance is what I want...
Window tint was the first thing done when I got the car. I am a District Manager and travel to the valley alot....any other adds?
NOS sounds cool...but the warranty is totally void then
Window tint was the first thing done when I got the car. I am a District Manager and travel to the valley alot....any other adds?
NOS sounds cool...but the warranty is totally void then
May-18th-2002, 12:19 PM
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inimical... when running nitrous... just like with a turbo or s/c setup... you really need a bigger exhaust than the stock. you're pushing more air in right? where's it gonna escape to? exhaust is a must with nitrous. i agree with joe on what he said. a good cat-back, the AEM or Injen intake, and the b&m, then get your windows tinted. after that, save for some springs. That's the best route to go. 
May-18th-2002, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by craigrrrp
yea but my dear sir i se that you have the exhaust....
yea but my dear sir i se that you have the exhaust....
inimical... when running nitrous... just like with a turbo or s/c setup... you really need a bigger exhaust than the stock. you're pushing more air in right? where's it gonna escape to? exhaust is a must with nitrous. i agree with joe on what he said. a good cat-back, the AEM or Injen intake, and the b&m, then get your windows tinted. after that, save for some springs. That's the best route to go.
May-18th-2002, 09:51 PM
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Actually, there is only a small section of our exhausts that is anywhere near that. The actual dimension is 2.126 (it's metric). The ID is 2.0 from the #2 cat only back to the muffler connection and then it necks down to 1.9"OD/ 1.75 ID the rest of the way back. The front is also the 1.75" ID from the #1 cat to the #2 cat.
May-18th-2002, 10:11 PM
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Best way to use up $1000...
- Catback exhaust (any brand) just make sure it is 304-Stainless, 2.25", Mandrel Bent, and that any welds are also done with Sainless steel wire.
- Cold Air Intake .. possibly Injen style, or you could try running it all the way down to the left fog lamp hole like the World Challenge cars.
Then you can think about...
- Mazdaspeed (FS-ZE) cams
- Sticky summer tires
- B&M shifter and upgraded brake/clutch/transmission fluids
The car's handling doesn't need /that/ much work from the factory. Better off to concentrate on improving the intake/exhaust and then work on the motor.
My $0.02. Of course I really don't know anything about cars so YMMV
- Catback exhaust (any brand) just make sure it is 304-Stainless, 2.25", Mandrel Bent, and that any welds are also done with Sainless steel wire.
- Cold Air Intake .. possibly Injen style, or you could try running it all the way down to the left fog lamp hole like the World Challenge cars.
Then you can think about...
- Mazdaspeed (FS-ZE) cams
- Sticky summer tires
- B&M shifter and upgraded brake/clutch/transmission fluids
The car's handling doesn't need /that/ much work from the factory. Better off to concentrate on improving the intake/exhaust and then work on the motor.
My $0.02. Of course I really don't know anything about cars so YMMV
May-19th-2002, 03:08 AM
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Originally posted by Traveler
Actually, there is only a small section of our exhausts that is anywhere near that. The actual dimension is 2.126 (it's metric). The ID is 2.0 from the #2 cat only back to the muffler connection and then it necks down to 1.9"OD/ 1.75 ID the rest of the way back. The front is also the 1.75" ID from the #1 cat to the #2 cat.
Actually, there is only a small section of our exhausts that is anywhere near that. The actual dimension is 2.126 (it's metric). The ID is 2.0 from the #2 cat only back to the muffler connection and then it necks down to 1.9"OD/ 1.75 ID the rest of the way back. The front is also the 1.75" ID from the #1 cat to the #2 cat.
thank you Traveler.
May-19th-2002, 05:27 AM
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Originally posted by rjakobs
Best way to use up $1000...
- Catback exhaust (any brand) just make sure it is 304-Stainless, 2.25", Mandrel Bent, and that any welds are also done with Sainless steel wire.
- Cold Air Intake .. possibly Injen style, or you could try running it all the way down to the left fog lamp hole like the World Challenge cars.
Then you can think about...
- Mazdaspeed (FS-ZE) cams
- Sticky summer tires
- B&M shifter and upgraded brake/clutch/transmission fluids
The car's handling doesn't need /that/ much work from the factory. Better off to concentrate on improving the intake/exhaust and then work on the motor.
My $0.02. Of course I really don't know anything about cars so YMMV
Best way to use up $1000...
- Catback exhaust (any brand) just make sure it is 304-Stainless, 2.25", Mandrel Bent, and that any welds are also done with Sainless steel wire.
- Cold Air Intake .. possibly Injen style, or you could try running it all the way down to the left fog lamp hole like the World Challenge cars.
Then you can think about...
- Mazdaspeed (FS-ZE) cams
- Sticky summer tires
- B&M shifter and upgraded brake/clutch/transmission fluids
The car's handling doesn't need /that/ much work from the factory. Better off to concentrate on improving the intake/exhaust and then work on the motor.
My $0.02. Of course I really don't know anything about cars so YMMV
May-19th-2002, 12:15 PM
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$1000? Save another $2800 and get turbo kit.
Intake and exhaust will give you 5-8 whp and make car noisier, not faster. Make your own intake, otherwise don't bother.
OR get set of wider rims with ultra high performance rubber-this will make you faster in corners and cut your braking distance a bit.
Do not even think about nitrous system-unless you have spare engine lying around.
Alex
(PS yeah, I have muffler and intake, but that cost me $250, not $700.)
Intake and exhaust will give you 5-8 whp and make car noisier, not faster. Make your own intake, otherwise don't bother.
OR get set of wider rims with ultra high performance rubber-this will make you faster in corners and cut your braking distance a bit.
Do not even think about nitrous system-unless you have spare engine lying around.
Alex
(PS yeah, I have muffler and intake, but that cost me $250, not $700.)
May-19th-2002, 09:32 PM
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lower it to improve the handling, cus if you just lower it for looks, then your being a total idiot. [/B][/QUOTE]
LOL...no kidd'n I just saw a slammed import (brand name ommitted to prevent a massive flame from some of you) dragg'n the ground leaving sparks ...he thought it was hot...then the tell tell alignment being so far off the front tires are horribly tilted....Hell I bet he cut half the spring off with a blow torch. Ghetto rides...damn what is wrong with people today? How do they pass inspection.
LOL...no kidd'n I just saw a slammed import (brand name ommitted to prevent a massive flame from some of you) dragg'n the ground leaving sparks ...he thought it was hot...then the tell tell alignment being so far off the front tires are horribly tilted....Hell I bet he cut half the spring off with a blow torch. Ghetto rides...damn what is wrong with people today? How do they pass inspection.